News

Read the latest news articles and featured stories from the Library.

26
Jul
2021

ANU Law Library now open 24/7

The ANU Law Library is now open 24/7! This means that three library branches – Chifley, Hancock and Law – are available to staff and students around the clock! Just remember to bring your ANU ID card for access after-hours (between 5pm and 9am).…

20
May
2021

Library and Information Week 2021

It’s Library and Information Week. This event, organised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), aims to raise the profile of libraries; showcase the resources and services they provide to the community; and celebrate the work…

28
Apr
2021

ANU: share your experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic

Everyone in the ANU community has experienced the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways. To document this important part of our history, we are seeking contributions from ANU staff, students and supporters about your experience during the pandemic in…

07
Apr
2021

ANU Archives exhibitions – Building Australia’s National University

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Australian National University (ANU) in 2021, the ANU Archives has curated a new exhibition"75 Years of the Australian National University: Building Australia’s National University”. This…

02
Mar
2021

Important update for EndNote users

EndNote20 is here! An update to EndNote reference management software is being rolled out. EndNote 20 is being installed on Information Commons computers, and is now available for downloading to personal and ANU managed devices. What do I need to…

06
Jan
2021

Copyright challenges: seeking your views to assist in copyright reform

Have you had trouble using material for your study/research because of copyright issues? We want to hear from YOU. We will be taking part in a consultation on proposed changes to copyright legislation, and your feedback will help us advocate for…

08
Dec
2020

Copyright update

Universities Australia has negotiated a new music use agreement with the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (ACOMS), Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) and Australian…

21
Oct
2020

New study space opens in Hancock Library

We are so excited to announce that the new study space in the Hancock Library basement is now open! Over 80 students can now use this area, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It will be a great contribution to the student experience.…

19
Oct
2020

An invitation to share your data from Genevieve Bell

This Open Access Week, we are thrilled to have Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell relaunch the ANU Data Commons – the University’s own data repository. The ANU Data Commons collects, maintains, preserves, promotes and disseminates research data…

16
Oct
2020

ANU launches new Open Access policy

Open Access enables the communication of research across boundaries of national borders and publication systems. It is fundamental to the role of the Australian National University. In establishing the University, Minister Dedman spoke of…